Del Rio in Val Verde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Glenn-Dowe House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 5, 2021
1. Glenn-Dowe House Marker
Local contractor Daniel Glenn built this residence in 1900-01, incorporating a band of decorative brickwork in the design. He sold the property in 1901 to Bessie Chisum, a widow who married Luke Dowe in 1906. Dowe had a long career as a peace officer on the Texas-Mexican border, serving first with the frontier battalion of the Texas Rangers and later with the U. S. Customs service. The Dowes occupied this house for 50 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2191.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 29° 21.745′ N, 100° 53.796′ W. Marker is in Del Rio, Texas, in Val Verde County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and East Garfield Street (Business U.S. 277), on the left when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Washington Street, Del Rio TX 78840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church of Del Rio (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elks Lodge Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Hudson, C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Val Verde County Courthouse Square
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 5, 2021
2. Glenn-Dowe House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
